GC2GFWH Swazzi Jnr's 1st MC #3 (Traditional Cache) in Yorkshire, United Kingdom created by swazzi

This cache has been archived.

Burn AXs: After being alerted, by SpooneyGreen, that the bonus box had been trashed. We decided to check the whole series. It seems some one doesn't like this series. Out of 8 caches: 1(bonus) trashed; 5 muggled/removed by person or persons unknown(1, 3-6); 2 still standing but removed by us(2 & 7).

Very disappointing. We're archiving the whole series. The odd one goes missing, fair enough, but most of the series????

Sorry if anyone was planning to do this series in the near future.

GC2GFWH ▼

A cache by swazzi Message this owner

Hidden : 10/10/2010

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Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

This multi-cache has been designed by an 8 year old and placed for kids and big kids alike, and with a difference. Caches 1,2,& 3 are on a trail through woods. The rest can be park and grab with many parking places available. Cycling is also an option for numbers 4-7 and Bonus. A mid walk drink can be had in the Spread Eagle in Darrington, with a post walk drink waiting for you in the Blue Bells in Wentbridge. All seven caches contain a number which forms part of the bonus co-ords.

Length of walk: 41/4 miles, allow 2 hours.
"The present bridge is largely 18th century, but almost certainly enclosed an earlier bridge. A surviving remnant of the original medieval highway, on which Robin Hood may have practised his brigandage, climbs through the woods out of the valley to the north. Signed as a public bridleway, this track was the only route until the adjacent cutting was blasted through the rocks to provide a safer road for the mail coaches."

Eric Houlder - Hunting out the remains of the Robin Hood

There is a steep hill in Wentbridge but the route is not too strenuous and passes through pleasant woodlands and along sections of fairly quiet country lanes with splendid views from Went Edge.

The walk starts at Wentbridge. Checkout the blue plaque on the bridge.

Walk north from the bridge, pass Wentbridge House on your right and Moor Lane junction on your left. Follow the road till you reach a Public Footpath sign on the left pointing to the woods.

Walk up the track keeping to the right as you go through the wood. The walk will bring you out along the top of Went Edge with magnificent views over parts of West Yorkshire.

At the end of the ridge turn left down the slope to Moor Lane.

Turn right on Moor Lane and follow the road for 1/2 mile till it reaches a T junction with Carleton Road. Turn right into Darrington.

At the traffic lights at Darrington turn right and follow the sign to Wentbridge along Westfield Lane. This is a pleasant narrow country lane and part of the West Yorkshire Cycle route.

At the road junction with the B6474 turn right to Wentbridge then follow the Public Bridleway sign on the left until it rejoins the road into Wentbridge.

Continue down the hill passing Moor Lane junction on your right and Wentbridge House on your left.

Tweezers and a pen are recommended.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ba gur yrsg fvqr bs gur tngr, onfr bs gerr. Qba'g sbetrg gb ybt vg.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)